Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 297,239 - 382,165; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay structures

Range of premium benefits

Job summary

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst in Warsaw, Poland. This role is pivotal in delivering analytical support for decision-making and enhancing financial operations. You will collaborate closely with various teams to streamline processes and drive efficiency, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial abilities, a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, and experience with tools like Tableau and SAP. A spirit of teamwork and a proactive mindset are essential to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with a multinational consumer products goods company or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial and analytical abilities.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation of the EAA Division’s financial forecasts and results.
• Ensure a best-in-class monthly reporting process.
• Develop and maintain EAA-specific automated reporting solutions via Tableau.
• Present in-depth analyses and executive summaries on EAA business performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes.

Skills

Financial and analytical abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)

Software applications in accounting and budgeting (MS Office, SAP)

Experience with BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting or Economy

Tools

Tableau

SAP (incl. Business Warehouse/BI)

Job description

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Meaningful Work From Day One

The Senior FP&A Analyst will be a crucial team member, collaborating closely with local and divisional EAA teams to deliver analytical support and insights that enhance decision‑making. As a part of the EAA Finance Operations team, this role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and promoting the use of analytical solutions. The Senior FP&A Analyst will be a key contributor in establishing best practices within the region and will play a vital role in special projects and reviews, gaining exposure across global FP&A and EAA leadership teams.

This is an office/hybrid role (4 days a week at the office and Fridays working from home)

What You Can Expect

• Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Lead the consolidation of the EAA Division’s financial forecasts and results, ensuring all data is precise and reliable
  • Analyze variances between actual results, budget, and forecasts, providing insightful explanations and recommendations through strong storytelling
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Ensure a best‑in‑class monthly reporting process, delivering accurate and insightful monthly business reviews that reflect the performance of the EAA business
• Develop and maintain EAA‑specific automated reporting solutions via Tableau that meet the requirements of the Division, Region, and Market
• Create and present in‑depth analyses and executive summaries on EAA business performance drivers and their impacts to senior leadership, including the Director of Finance Operations and VP EAA Finance Director.
• Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes and improve efficiency with a “Less but Better” mindset
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of new financial systems and tools both at a divisional level and local level as required
• Ad‑hoc Analysis and Projects
  • Partner closely with the other teams (RGM, Marketing, Commercial) on projects regarding strategy, pricing, resource allocation and more
  • Act as a thoughts exchange partner for Director of Finance Operations

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting or Economy (preferably).
• 4+ years experience with a multinational consumer products goods company or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English required.
• Experience with software applications in accounting, budgeting, and valuation techniques (MS Office, SAP incl. Business Warehouse/BI).

What Makes You Unique

• Experience with using BI tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
• Financial Planning & Analysis experience in a multinational FMCG company, including familiarity with foreign currency and exchange rates
• Experience in tools improvement and working with internal and external data sources (SAP, aOffice, IWSR, Nielsen, IMF data etc.)

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.